Coin-controlled ticket-issuing machine.



PATENTED,MAR.-12, 1907.

WANTZEN. v com CONTROLLED TICKET ISSUING MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED J'AN.6, 1906.

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1 fizvezzfor A. WANTZEN. COIN CONTROLLEDTIGKET ISSUIN G'MAGHINB.

APPLIOATION FILED JAILG, 1906.

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I V I PAIENTED MAIL-12, 1907. A. WAN 'I 'ZBN. 1 00m CONTROLLED TICKETxssume MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED JAN-6, 1906. I

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UNITED earns PATEN T OFFICE.

COIN-CONTROLLED TICKET-ISSUING MACHINE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented March 12, 1907.

Application filed January 6. 1906. Serial No. 294,894.

To (.LZZ whom it may concern.-

Be it known that I, ANTON WANTZEN, a subject of the German Emperor,residing at London, in the county of London, England, have invented newand useful Improvements in Coin-Controlled Ticket-Issuing Machines, ofwhich the following is a specification.

My invention relates to improvements in vending or dispensing machinesparticularly, though not exclusively, intended for the sale or deliveryof tickets in response to the payment to the mechanism of the equivalentof the article to be dispensed.

The invention has for its object the provision of such a machineembodying a new manner of delivery mechanism simple of construction andmode of operation and certain and reliable in delivery action.

The invention comprehends, furthermore, novel controlling means forpermitting the operation of the delivery mechanism and arresting theoperation thereof upon the accomplishment of the designed articledelivery.

To the ends stated the invention resides in a machine possessing thefeatures hereinafter described and claimed, reference being had to theaccompanying drawings, in which I have shown, as the statute requires,that which I regard as the best known embodiment of my invention.

That which is claimed as new will be set forth in the clausesv of claimappended to the description. v

I will refer to my invention in the accompanying drawing as a ticketvending or dis pensing mechanism without, however, intending-to limitthe same to such use, but merely as illustrative of one use of themechanism. I claim my invention for all the uses of which it iscapable.-

Figure l is a view, generally in section and side elevation, of amachine embodying my invention. Fig. 2 is a rear view; Fig. 3, avertical sectional detail of the ticket-deliverer; Fig. 4, across-section taken through the lower end of the ticket-receptacle andshowing the deliverer in top plan; Fig. 5, a detail elevation of themechanism for controlling the action of the ticket-deliverer; Fig. 6, adetail perspective thereof; Fig. 7, a detail perspective of theticket-deliverer; Fig. 8, an elevation of a modified form of deliverer.

fresh supply of articles.

In the accompanying drawing the reference-numeral 1 designates areceptacle supported upon any suitable frame or base and consisting, asshown, of a vertically-disposed chamber of form and dimension suitableto receive a number of the articles, such as tickets, to be dispensed,which articles are arranged therein in a pile or in superposed relation,as best shown in Fig. 1 of the drawing at 2. A follower 3, of suitableavoirdupois, where the stack or pile of articles themselves are or maynot be suflicient for the purpose, is arranged in the receptacle 1 tofollow down upon or press down the stack or pile of articles to bringthe lowermost article of the pile to the floor 4 of the receptacle. Whensuch follower is employed and where otherwise desirableas, for instance,to expose the contained articles to inspection for the purpose ofavoiding exhaustion of supply of articles in the container-one wallof'said container is open, as best shown at 5 in Fig. 4, and within theopening 4 an extension 6 of the follower may be disposed to be Withineasy reach of an operative, whereby the follower may be lifted out ofthe chute to facilitate the introduction into the container of a Adischarge-mouth 7, Figs. 1 and 3, is formed at the lower end of thechute above and adjacent the floor 4, and diametrically opposite saiddischarge-mouth is a slot or opening 8, through which works thearticle-deliverer. This deliverer consists of pusher 9, pivotallyconnected to the free end of a support consisting of a pendulous arm 10,supported from the receptacle 1 by means of a bracket 11, to which it isconnected by means of a hinge or pivot 12. The active end of the pusher9 is disposed for operation in or through the opening 8 in contact withthe floor 4 of the container. In operation the pendulous member isvibrated o'r oscillated by suitable mechanism, causing the pusher 9 toengage against one edge of the lowermost of the stack or pile ofarticles in the container and push it from beneath the pile out of thecontainer, where it may be taken by the vendee. In Fig. 1 of the drawing a receiver-pocket 14, into which the article is delivered, is shownin dotted lines; but my invention does not concern such pocket and thesame may or may not be used.

In order to maintain the pusher 9 in proper Combined with the motor is acontroller pusher and to the pendulous element.

operative position with relation to the floor of the container and tothe lowermost of the pile or stack of articles throughout theoscillatory movement of the pendulous element 10, means are provided tohold the pusher element in contact with the floor. In the illustratedexample of my invention this means consists of a spring connected totllie s shown in Fig. 1, the spring is designated by the numeral 15 andconsists of a fiat or leaf spring connected at one end to the pusher, asbest shown in Fig. 7, and at its other end to the pendulous element 1.0.The connection with said element may be an adjustable one to vary thetension of the spring as may be required. One suitable adjustableconnection is shown in the drawing as consisting of a screw 16, the headof which abuts the free end of the spring, which is forked and straddlesthe shank of the screw.

In Fig. 8 of the drawing a somewhat different arrangement of the pusheris shown, according to which the pusher 9" is hinged or pivoted to thependulous element 10 at a point removed from the edge pusher, leaving atailpiece 9 to which a coil or spiral spring is connected at one end,the other end of said spring being attached to the pendulous element. Inthis arrangement the action of the spring on the tail of the pusherkeeps the forward or active part of the pusher in proper active contactwith the floor of the container and in proper relation to the lowermostarticle of the pile or stack to engage and deliver the same through thedischarge-mouth of the container.

The pusher is reciprocated to perform its operation by any suitablemeans, one novel type of which is illustrated in the drawing. As shown,the pendulous element is provided. with a loop 17, in which works acrank 18, mounted upon a shaft 19, geared to and driven by a motor 20,which is shown conventionally and may be of spring type.

which normally locks the motor from oper-' ation and regulates theoperation thereof to impart to the pusher the desired number of strokes.As shown, the controller is organized to permit but a single activestroke of the pusher and then lock the motor from operation. It isobvious that it might be organized to permit the pusher to have aplurality of active strokes to deliver a plurality of articles. Thespecific controller shown comprises, Figs. 5 and 6, a plate or bar 21,provided with teeth 22 on its opposite edges, a pivoted arm 23, carryinga dog 24, a key in the form of a crank-arm 25 on a shaft 26, having agear 27 in mesh with a gear 28 on the shaft 19, and a stop 29 on theplate 21, adapted when the pusher has performed its intended operationto engage the crank-arm and prevent rotation of the gears 27 and 28. andthus lock the motor from operation. The normal position of the partsthatis, the position when the motor is at restis illustrated in Figs. 5 and6 and is maintained by a spring The release mechanism which I prefer toemploy and which is illustrated in the drawing, but to which, of course,my invention is not restricted, is coin-actuated, and consists of apivoted trip 30, Figs 1 and 2, the free end of which is dis posedbeneath a coin-chute 31. The trip is provided with a finger 32,extending beneath the arm 23, as best shown in Fig. 6, so that when acoin is deposited in the chute 31 and falls against the free end of thetrip the arm 23 is lifted by the finger 32, whereupon a spring 33,connected to the plate 21, moves said plate and withdraws the stop 29from active relation to the crank 26, whereupon the crank and the trainof gearing described is free to rotate, and under the impulse of themotor the pusher is actuated. The degree of operation is controlled by apawl34, operatively associated with the crank 26, in the present examplebeing formed integral therewith, which when the crank rotates engagesthe adjacent teeth of the bar 21 and returns the same to the normalposition (shown in Fig. 6) against the tension of spring 32, when itsfurther rotation will be prevented by the stop 29, and the motor thus belocked from operation. In this return movement of the bar 21 the dog 24racks over the teeth with which it cooperates, comes to rest inengagement with one of said teeth,.and maintains the normal position ofthe bar until released therefrom by the oper ation of the trip in themanner above de scribed. In the particular organization shown the bar 21is provided with a plurality of teeth at its opposite edges because ofthe relative values of the gear 27 and 28. If the value of the gear 27is equal to 28, it is apparent that the crank 26 need have but onerotation and the parts be proportioned to bring the stop into engagementwith said crank at end of such rotation, and consequently the bar needhave but one tooth to engage therewith and that there need be but onetooth for cooperation with the dog 24. A governor 35 is connected in themechanism for obvious tion as set forth in some of the clauses of.

claim appended hereto. The particular controlhng mechanlsm shown 1s,however, novel, slmple, and efficient, and I claim 1t as an item ofinvention in some of the'clauses of claim, but for the purposes of thoseclauses only.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new is- 1. In avending-machine, the combination with a container having adelivery-mouth, of a pendulous element operatively associated with saidcontainer, a pusher connected to said element and arranged to bereciprocated in the container to deliver articles from the mouththereof, means for oscillating said pendulous element to reciprocate thepusher, a pressure-applying means combined. with said element and pusherfor maintaining the operative position of the pusher against the floorof the container, and means for releasing the oscillating means foroperation.

2. In a vending-machine, the combination with a container having adelivery-mouth, of a pendulous element operatively associated with saidcontainer, a pusher pivo tally connected to said element and arranged tobe reciprocated in the container to deliver articles from the mouththereof, means for oscillating 1 said. pendulous element to reciprocatethe pusher, a pressure-applying means combined with said element andpusher for maintaining the operative position of the pusher against thefloor of the container, and means for releasing the oscillating meansfor operation.

3. In a vending-machine, the combination with a container having adelivery-mouth, of a pusher, means for movably supporting said pusher,oscillatory means for reciprocating said pusher, an automaticpressure-applying means combined with said pusher, the said movablesupporting means and said reciprocating means for maintaining the pusherin line with the delivery-mouth against the bottom of the container, andmeans for releasing the oscillatory means for operation.

4. In a vending-m achine, the combination with a container having adelivery-mouth adjacent .the floor thereof, a pusher arranged toreciprocate in said container, a support for said pusher, and a springconnected to said support and said pusher and acting to m aintain thelatter in contact with floor of the container, means for reciprocatingthe pusher, and means for releasing the pusher-reciprocating means foroperation.

5. In a ven ding-machine, the combination with a container provided witha deliverymouth adjacent the floor thereof, of a pendulous element, apusher pivotally connected therewith and arranged to reciprocate in saidcontainer upon the floor thereof and in line with the delivery-mouth, aspring combined with said pusher and pendulous element for maintainingthe operative position of the pusher against the floor of the container,pusher-reciprocating means, and means for releasing the pusher-reciprocating means for operation.

6. In a vending-machine the combination with. a container havin adelivery-mouth, of a pusher arranged to reciprocate in said container, amotor for reciprocating said pusher, a controller for regulating theaction of the reciprocating means comprising a movable toothed barprovided with a stop, a key cooperating with said toothed bar and stoparranged on a shaft in gear with the motor, a pivoted arm provided witha dog to cooperate with the toothed bar, and a spring connected to saidbar, and release means associated with said pivoted arm.

7. In a vending-machine, the combination with a container provided witha deliverymouth adjacent the floor thereof, of a pendulous element, apusher pivotally connected therewith and arranged to reciprocate in saidcontainer upon the floor thereof and in line with the delivery-mouth,means combined with said pusher and pendulous element for applyingpressure to the pusher thereby maintaining the operative positionthereof against the floor of the container, pusher-reciprocating means,and means for releasing the pusher-reciprocating means for operation.

8. In a vending-machine, the combination with a container provided witha deliverymouth adjacent the floorthereof, of a pendulous elementpivotally connected at its upper end with said container, a pusherpivotally connected at one end to the lower end of said element andarranged to reciprocate in said container upon. the floor thereof and inline with the delivery-mouth, a spring element connected at one end tosaid pendulous element and at its outer end engaging said pusher, saidspring element adapted to maintain the operative osition of the pusheragainst the floor of the container, pusher-reciprocating means, andmeans for releasing the pusher-reciprocating means.

9. In a vending-machine, the combination with a container provided witha deliverymouth adjacent the floor thereof, of a pendulous elementpivotally connected at its upper end with said container, a pusherpivotally connected at one end to the lower end of said element andarranged to reciprocate in said container upon the floor thereof and inline with the delivery-mouth, an adjustable spring element connected atone end to said pendulous element and at its ,outer end engaging saidpusher, said spring element adapted to maintain the operative positionof the pusher against the floor of the container, pusher reciprocatingmeans, and means for releasing the pusher-reciprocating means.

10. In a vending-machine, the combination with a container provided witha deliverymouth adjacent the floor thereof, of a penduloop carried bythe pendulous element, and

lous element pivotally connected at its upper i end with said container,a pusher pivotally connected at one end to the lower end of said elementand arranged to reciprocate in said container upon the floor thereof andin line with the delivery-mouth, an adjustable spring element connectedat one end to said pendulous element and at its outer end en- I gagingsaid pusher, said spring element adapt ed to maintain the operativeposition of the pusher against the floor of the container, a

means en aging in said 100 for oscillating the pendu ous element there yreciprocating the pusher, and means for releasing thepusherreciprocating means.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand in presence of twosubscribing witnesses.

ANTON WANTZEN. Witnesses H. D. JAMnsoN, F. L. BAND.

